DISCLAIMER:

This guide is based upon the 2013 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provides a general overview of lithium battery shipping requirements. It does not
provide complete shipping information. Consult the packing instruction and all applicable Special Provisions for the product being shipped.
These materials are provided as a courtesy, to be used as guidelines to assist properly trained shippers. These materials do not alter, satisfy, or infuence any federal
or state requirements. The contents of these materials are subject to change due to constant changes in government regulations. FedEx Express accepts no liability
for loss or damage resulting from changes, errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of these materials.
This document is an uncontrolled, reference-only copy. January 2013 Page 1 of 2
LITHIUM ION BATTERIES




Section I
Acceptable to dangerous
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 20Wh; and
batteries greater than 100Wh
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
~ or ~
Lithium Ion Batteries
contained in equipment
UN3481, P.I. 967
Section II
Acceptable to all locations.
Cells equal to or less than
20Wh; and batteries equal to or
less than 100Wh
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 2) when more
than 4 cells or 2 batteries per
package
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg
Section IA
Acceptable to dangerous
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 20Wh; and
batteries greater than 100Wh
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
UN specifcation packaging
required (PGII standards)
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
~ or ~
Section II
Acceptable to all locations.
Cells equal to or less than
20Wh; and batteries equal to or
less than 100Wh
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 2)
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
Equal to or less than 2.7Wh =
2.5kg; or greater than 2.7Wh
but equal to or less than 20Wh
= 8 cells; or greater than 2.7 but
equal to or less than 100Wh = 2
batteries.
Section I
Acceptable to dangerous
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 20Wh; and
batteries greater than 100Wh
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
UN specifcation packaging
required (PGII standards)
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
Lithium Ion Batteries
packed with equipment
UN3481, P.I. 966
~ or ~
Section II
Acceptable to all locations.
Cells equal to or less than
20Wh; and batteries equal to or
less than 100Wh
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 2)
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg
Lithium Ion Batteries
UN3480, P.I. 965
Section IB
Acceptable to dangerous
goods locations only.
Cells equal to or less than
20Wh; and batteries equal to or
less than 100Wh
Shippers declaration required in
gross weight KG G.
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 2)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Dangeorus goods markings
including gross weight
IB on shippers declaration
(FX-07)
Limit per package:
PAX = 10kg G
CAO = 10kg G
SECONDARY
RECHARGEABLE
Lithium Ion
Note:
FedEx Express will not accept any item with an A183 Special Provision, even with a
Competent Authority approval. [FX-16]
Lithium Batteries (Section IA/IB and Section II) must not be shipped in the same package
with the following Hazard Classes/Divisions:1.4, 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 8, or 2.2 with
a Cargo Aircraft Only label. This includes All Packed in One and Overpacks. [FX-07]
For updated information please go to url below:
http://images.fedex.com/us/services/pdf/DG_IATA_Variations_2013.pdf
IF DAMAGED
DO NOT LOAD ORTRANSPORT
PACKAGE IF DAMAGED
For more information, call xxx.xxx.xxxx
Lithiumion battery
CAUTION!
Miscellaneous DG
Figure 1
Figure 2 *
* Shipper must
complete phone
number portion
of label.
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LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES




Section I
Acceptable to dangeorus
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 1g; and
batteries greater than 2g
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
~ or ~
Lithium Metal Batteries
contained in equipment
UN3091, P.I. 970
Section II
Acceptable to all locations.
Cells equal to or less than 1g;
and batteries equal to or less
than 2g
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label if more than 4 cells and 2
batteries per package
(See Figure 3)
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg
Section IA
Acceptable to dangeorus
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 1g and
batteries greater than 2g
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
UN specifcation packaging
required (PGII standards)
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
CAO label required
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Shipper must be on Section I
(IA/IB) preapproval list (FX-07)
Limit per package:
Must be on CAO = 35kg (USG-02)
~ or ~
Section II
Acceptable to dangeorus
goods locations only.
Cells equal to or less than 1g;
and batteries equal to or less
than 2g
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label AND FedEx Section II
label
(See Figures 3 and 4)
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Shipper must be on Section II
preapproval list (FX-07)
Limit per package:
Equal to or less than 0.3g = 2.5kg;
or greater than 0.3g but equal to or
less than 1g = 8 cells; or greater
than 0.3g but equal to or less than
2g = 2 batteries
Section I
Acceptable to dangeorus
goods locations only.
Cells greater than 1g; and
batteries greater than 2g
Shippers declaration required in
net weight KG.
UN specifcation packaging
required (PGII standards)
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 35kg
Lithium Metal Batteries
packed with equipment
UN3091, P.I. 969
~ or ~
Section II
Acceptable to all locations.
Cells equal to or less than 1g;
and batteries equal to or less
than 2g
No shippers declaration
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 3)
No dangeorus goods surcharge
Limit per package:
PAX = 5kg
CAO = 5kg
Lithium Metal Batteries
UN3090, P.I. 968
Section IB
Acceptable to dangeorus
goods locations only.
Cells equal to or less than 1g;
and batteries equal to or less
than 2g
Shippers declaration required in
gross weight KG G.
Class 9 label required
(See Figure 1)
Completed IATA Lithium Battery
Label (See Figure 3)
Dangeorus goods surcharge
Shipper must be on Section I
(IA/IB) preapproval list (FX-07)
IB on shippers declaration
(FX-07)
Dangeorus goods markings
including gross weight.
CAO label required
Limit per package:
Must be CAO = 2.5kg G (USG-02)
PRIMARY
NON-RECHARGEABLE
Lithium Metal
ATTENTI ON
Courier / Service Agent
DO N OT PUP AS DG
This pa ckage MU S T be inspected by the
origin location Dangerous Goods Specialist.
PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES --
FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT
ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
APPLY LABEL TO SMALL PACKAGES BY WRAPPING AROUND CORNER OF PACKAGE ON THE DOTTED LINE
M-10095 REV 1/09 MWI
FORBIDDEN IN PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
6
CARGO AIRCRAFT
ONLY
Figure 4
Miscellaneous DG Figure 1
IF DAMAGED
DO NOT LOAD ORTRANSPORT
PACKAGE IF DAMAGED
For more information, call xxx.xxx.xxxx
Lithiummetal battery
CAUTION!
Figure 3*
* Shipper must
complete phone
number portion
of label.
If you have questions please contact the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 1.800.GoFedEx
1.800.463.3339 and press 81 or say dangerous goods.
LlLHlum BaLLery Haodllog Label


Minimum size 120 X 110mm
When a packages dimensions are such that it can only bear smaller labels, the label
dimensions may be 74 105.
Color The border of the label must have red diagonal hatchings with text and symbols in black on
a contrasting background.
Write a Telephone Number
Where you can be contacted in the
event there is a problem with the
shipment.
Write the Type of Battery
For rechargeable lithium batteries, write
" Lithium ion battery.
For non-rechargeable lithium batteries,
write Lithium metal battery.
For packages containing both types of
batteries, write Lithium ion and
Lithium metal batteries
Lithium Battery Handling Label
Example
This label can be printed in
color, completed as shown in
the example below, and
affixed to the package
Template for Accompanying Lithium Battery Document
04/10/2012
Document Template
Reference Number (optional): ______________________
WARNING: LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFETY
REASONS MUST NOT BE SHIPPED BY AIR.
Terminology:
Cell electrochemical unit, consisting of an anode and a cathode, capable of generating electrical
current
Battery assembly of cells
Lithium ion cells/batteries rechargeable includes lithium polymer cells/batteries
Lithium metal cells/batteries generally non-rechargeable
This package contains lithium cells or batteries in the following configuration (check applicable):
Lithium Ion - Maximum of
20 Watt-hours per cell; and
100 Watt-hours per battery
Lithium Metal Maximum of
1 gram of lithium metal per cell; and
2 grams of lithium per battery
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 965, Section II) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Package Limit:
2.7 Wh = 2.5 kg; or
>2.7 Wh but 20 Wh = 8 cells; or
>2.7 Wh but 100 Wh = 2 batteries
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 968, Section II) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Package Limit:
0.3 g = 2.5 kg; or
>0.3 g but 1 g = 8 cells; or
>0.3 g but 2 g = 2 batteries
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 965, Section IB) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 968, Section IB) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Packed with equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 966, Section II) Cells
or batteries contained in a package with
associated electronic equipment
Packed with equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 969, Section II) Cells
or batteries contained in a package with
associated battery-powered equipment with
the batteries not installed in the equipment
Contained in equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 967, Section II) Cells
or batteries installed in equipment
Contained in equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 970, Section II) Cells
or batteries installed in equipment
This package must be handled with care. A flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged.
If this package is damaged in transportation, it must not be loaded until the condition of the contents can
be verified. The batteries contained in this package must be inspected for damage and may only be
repacked if they are intact and protected against short circuits.
For more information about the batteries contained in this package, call the following telephone number:
____________________________________________________________
List telephone number here, including area code and any applicable country code
Name/Address of shipper:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Signed: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Template for Accompanying Lithium Battery Document

Document Template
Reference Number (optional): 1256-3478-9018
WARNING: LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFETY
REASONS MUST NOT BE SHIPPED BY AIR.
Terminology:
Cell electrochemical unit, consisting of an anode and a cathode, capable of generating electrical
current
Battery assembly of cells
Lithium ion cells/batteries rechargeable includes lithium polymer cells/batteries
Lithium metal cells/batteries generally non-rechargeable
This package contains lithium cells or batteries in the following configuration (check applicable):
Lithium Ion - Maximum of

20 Watt-hours per cell; and
100 Watt-hours per battery
Lithium Metal Maximum of

1 gram of lithium metal per cell; and
2 grams of lithium per battery
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 965, Section II) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Package Limit:
2.7 Wh = 2.5 kg; or
>2.7 Wh but 20 Wh = 8 cells; or
>2.7 Wh but 100 Wh = 2 batteries
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 968, Section II) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment

Package Limit:
0.3 g = 2.5 kg; or
>0.3 g but 1 g = 8 cells; or
>0.3 g but 2 g = 2 batteries
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 965, Section IB) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Cells or batteries only (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 968, Section IB) Cells
or batteries in a package, without electronic
equipment
Packed with equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 966, Section II) Cells
or batteries contained in a package with
associated electronic equipment
Packed with equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 969, Section II) Cells
or batteries contained in a package with
associated battery-powered equipment with
the batteries not installed in the equipment

Contained in equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 967, Section II) Cells
or batteries installed in equipment
Contained in equipment (ICAO/IATA
Packing Instruction 970, Section II) Cells
or batteries installed in equipment

This package must be handled with care. A flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged.
If this package is damaged in transportation, it must not be loaded until the condition of the contents can
be verified. The batteries contained in this package must be inspected for damage and may only be
repacked if they are intact and protected against short circuits.
For more information about the batteries contained in this package, call the following telephone number:
+81-3-9876-5432
List telephone number here, including area code and any applicable country code

Name/Address of shipper:
Taro Yamada
Export I nt ernat i onal Co.,l td
100-100 Marunouchi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan 1000005
Signed: Taro Yamada Date: Jan 10,2013

04/10/2012
Sample
Air Waybill Number
Select the
correct battery
and shipment
type by
checking the
appropriate box
Write contact
telephone
number for
further
information
Full name and
address of the
shipper
Sign and date the form

Shipped
Alone
Packed in
the Same
Box
Installed in
Equipment
Lithium Metal Batteries UN 3090 Section II
How to obtain preapproval and exception labels
Shippers must be preapproved by FedEx Express Dangerous Goods Administration and purchase special
Section II Exception Labels in order to ship primary lithium batteries.

Obtain Preapproval
Shippers must submit the following information to be considered by FedEx Express Dangerous Goods
Administration for approval to ship primary lithium batteries.
1. FedEx account number
2. Company name(s) and complete address (include country for orders outside the U.S.)
3. Contact name and phone number (in case of questions related to the preapproval)
4. Type of preapproval requested (Section II, UN 3090, primary non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries)
5. A detailed description and digital photos or diagrams of your inner packaging. Packaging must be
designed to protect the battery terminals from contact with another lithium battery or cell (or metal or any
item that is capable of conducting electricity) in order to prevent short-circuiting.

Submit the above information to dgadmin@fedex.com. Please allow two business days for a response
from FedEx. If you are unable to send your request via email, please contact the Customer Service Hotline at
0120-003200 to discuss other means to submit your request for approval.

Purchase and Use Special Section II Exception Labels
You must also purchase special FedEx Express Section II exception labels from our approved vendor, Moore
Wallace, an RR Donnelly Company. You must complete the Lithium Battery Label Order Form and Moore
Wallace credit application. Fax the completed order form and credit application to the attention of Shara
Watermeier, care of Fiona Henry at 1.901.748.2926.

To expedite the process, please pay with a credit card, so your order can be shipped within 24 hours. To
reorder exception labels, you must maintain current status on all invoices. You may be refused
additional orders if your invoices are past due.

Affix a Section II exception label on each package that contains primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries
prepared under IATA Packing Instruction 968. The portion of the label that denotes Cargo Aircraft Only must
remain on one face of the package without wrapping. Download a sample of the Section II exception labels
(form numbers refer to the Lithium Battery Label Order Form above):
Form M-10095: Horizontal 6mm Text (534 Kb PDF)
Form M-10096: Horizontal 12mm Text (506 Kb PDF)
Lithium Metal Batteries UN 3090 Section IA and Section IB
How to obtain preapproval
Lithium Metal Batteries UN 3090 Section IA and Section IB: how to obtain preapproval
Shippers must be preapproved by FedEx Express Dangerous Goods Administration in order to ship lithium
metal batteries, UN 3090 Section IA and Section IB.

Obtain Preapproval
Shippers must submit the following information to be considered by FedEx Express Dangerous Goods
Administration for approval to ship primary lithium batteries.
1. FedEx account number
2. Company name and complete address (include country for orders outside the U.S.)
3. Contact name(s) and phone number (in case of questions related to the preapproval) Type of
preapproval requested (fully regulated UN 3090, lithium metal batteries [primary non-rechargeable])
4. A detailed description and digital photos or diagrams of your inner packaging. Packaging must be
designed to protect the battery terminals from contact with another lithium battery or cell (or metal or any
item that is capable of conducting electricity) in order to prevent short-circuiting.

Submit the above information to dgadmin@fedex.com. Please allow two business days for a response
from FedEx. If you are unable to send your request via email, please contact the Customer Service Hotline
at 0120-003200 to discuss other means to submit your request for approval







DISCLAIMER:
This guide is based upon the 2013 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provides a general overview of
lithium battery shipping requirements. It does not provide complete shipping information. Consult the packing
instruction and all applicable Special Provisions for the product being shipped.

These materials are provided as a courtesy, to be used as guidelines to assist properly trained shippers.
These materials do not alter, satisfy, or influence any federal or state requirements. The contents of these
materials are subject to change due to constant changes in government regulations. FedEx Express accepts
no liability for loss or damage resulting from changes, errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of these
materials.